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Cowboys vs. Eagles: Philadelphia dominates Dallas

Cowboys vs. Eagles: Philadelphia dominates Dallas

Old and slow? Not exactly. After dismantling the Patriots, the Steelers have that look again, writes Don Banks. The confident look of a champion starting to impose its will on opponents. [...]

Cards outlast Rangers 10-9 in Game 6

Cards outlast Rangers 10-9 in Game 6

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Hours after David Freese 's home run plunked down on the grass patch beyond the center field wall, long after the ballpark emptied, a message still burned bright on the scoreboard: " [...]

MLB plays it safe by postponing Game 6 of Series

MLB plays it safe by postponing Game 6 of Series

For MLB, playing it safe was a smart move. Game 6 of the World Series was delayed a day due to rain -- and it benefits the Cardinals if they manage to force a Game 7, [...]

Down 3-2, Cards have reasons for optimism

Down 3-2, Cards have reasons for optimism

The good news for the Rangers? They're one win from a World Series title. The bad news? The Cards have a history of Series rallies. Joe Lemire reveals how St. Louis can do it again. [...]

La Russa’s sloppy mistakes cost Cardinals

La Russa’s sloppy mistakes cost Cardinals

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Ron Washington might have become the first manager in World Series history to walk into a news conference before a game and state, "I'm not as dumb, either, as people think I am." [...]

Rangers beat Cardinals 4-0 in Game 4

Rangers beat Cardinals 4-0 in Game 4

Derek Holland pitched into the ninth inning, Mike Napoli belted a three-run homer and the Rangers beat the Cardinals 4-0 in Game 4 to even the the World Series at two games apiece. [...]

La Russa loses magic touch as Rangers even captivating World Series

La Russa loses magic touch as Rangers even captivating World Series

Tony La Russa lost his touch, Albert Pujols broke character and the Rangers escaped St. Louis with a split. Yes, this World Series has been a second-guesser's delight, says Tom Verducci. [...]

Carpenter unseats Gibson in Cardinals history with vintage performance

Carpenter unseats Gibson in Cardinals history with vintage performance

The Cardinals needed their ace to pitch like an ace, and that is what veteran Chris Carpenter did in a 3-2 Game 1 victory over the Rangers. Tom Verducci labels it a vintage performance. [...]

The night St. Louis turned its season around

The night St. Louis turned its season around

On Aug. 24, the Cardinals were 10½ games out in the NL wild-card race. Tonight they will host Game 1 of the World Series. What started their unlikely revival? Joe Lemire explains. [...]

Chris Burke: Little learned in Jets’ lethargic win over Miami

Chris Burke: Little learned in Jets’ lethargic win over Miami

Darrelle Revis had a 100-yard interception return for a TD and the Jets ended their slide. But New York looked far from inspired in its 24-6 win over the 0-5 Dolphins, says Chris Burke. [...]

Wheldon dies in massive crash at IndyCar finale

Wheldon dies in massive crash at IndyCar finale

LAS VEGAS -- It was supposed to be a day of potential glory and fortune for Dan Wheldon as he had a chance to split a $5 million bonus with a fan if he could win [...]

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